Wild Columbia County
Hiking, camping, and wildlife viewing in northwest Oregon’s hidden jewel
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We rarely talk politics on here. But politics plays a part in all the work we do. In the course of our project we’ve befriended city council members and county commissioners, had our posts liked by mayors and state officials. Regular citizens and elected representatives from across the political spectrum have supported our efforts to…
Liberty Hill – our final conservation priority
To see a world in a grain of sandAnd a heaven in a wild flower,Hold infinity in the palm of your handAnd eternity in an hour. Liberty Hill is 280 acres of wildflower meadows and oak woodland, peppered with vernal ponds and streams. In the estimation of some experts, it is the most pristine example…
“First-ever study of reptiles, amphibians in Columbia County” wins 2nd place in newspaper contest
The Spotlight did exceptionally well at the Better Newspaper Contest held this year by The Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association. Among other awards, reporter Kaelyn Cassidy won second-place in the Spotlight’s size division in the Best Feature Story-General category for……her article about us, “First-ever study of reptiles, amphibians in Columbia County published”! We’re honored that they…
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Visit the Friends of Liberty Hill website or their Facebook page to learn about this unique meadow and what we can do to save it for our community.
About Us
Jonathan grew up in St. Helens and has family in Yankton and Rainier. Matt grew up in Warren and currently lives in Scappoose. Jonathan’s wife Rosey and daughters Chhaya (less so) and Sophia (more so) join them on some of their adventures.
Local groups
Friends of Dalton Lake Nature Preserve
Friends of CZ Linear Park Trail
Global Conservation
A few orgs doing God’s work:
Creative Conservation Alliance
